Explore the Family Name Susana
The meaning of Susana
Hispanic, Portuguese, and Italian (Veneto): from a variant of the Biblical female personal name Susanna (see Susan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Susana in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Susana" has shown notable growth between 2000 and 2010. During this period, its rank improved from 65,862 to 53,913, marking an increase of 18.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 36.3%, from 281 in 2000 to 383 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 population also increased by 30.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #53,913 | 18.14% |
| Count | 281 | 383 | 36.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susana
Ethnic identity associated with the surname "Susana" also shifted during the same decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a considerable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic, which grew by 67.87%, from 4.98% in 2000 to 8.36% in 2010. The Black demographic also saw a rise of 46.63%, increasing from 1.78% to 2.61%. On the other hand, there was a significant reduction in the White demographic by -39.50%, dropping from 6.05% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. The Hispanic group remained dominant, despite witnessing a slight drop of -1.67%, from 86.83% in 2000 to 85.38% in 2010. No changes were reported for Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with their percentages remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.83% | 85.38% | -1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.98% | 8.36% | 67.87% |
| White | 6.05% | 3.66% | -39.5% |
| Black | 1.78% | 2.61% | 46.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |